Senate satisfied with bills passed despite impeachment trial
NOT even the delay in the legislative work due to the 44-day impeachment trial of ousted Chief Justice Renato Corona can stop the Senate from passing urgent measures before it closed the second regular session of the 15th Congress on June 7.
The Senate made up for lost time by approving 13 bills, including six house bills, on third and final reading last week.
These include Senate Bill 3009 amending the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2011 which is now awaiting signature by President Benigno Aquino III.
Once implemented, the measure will allow the government to look into bank accounts and investments of suspected money launderers without the consent of the depositor.
This should be done, said author Senator Teofisto Guingona III, since some people suspected of involvement in unlawful activities, can resort to emptying out their bank accounts before the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) can inquire into them.
“In closing, permit me to make a confession. With candor, I will admit that this Second Regular Session has been the most challenging that I have had to lead, and mostly in part because of the impeachment,” Senate President Juan Ponce-Enrile said.
Also approved on third reading are Senate Bill 3127 or the Terrorism Financing Prevention and Suppression Act of 2012; Senate Bill 3164 amending the Armed Forces of the Philippines Modernization Act; Senate Joint Resolution 14, which seeks to extend the life of the Congressional Oversight Committee on Dangerous Drugs (COCDD) to 10 more years; and six franchise bills for the construction, operation and maintenance of radio and television broadcasting stations in the country.
Statistics from the Legislative Bills and Index Service as of May 30 showed the Senate has approved a total of 47 bills and has acted upon 283 other measures filed since July 2010.
Seventeen have been enacted into law like the Republic Act (RA) 10147 (General Appropriations Act of 2011), RA 10149 (GOCC Governance Act), RA 10150 (Extending the Lifeline Rate to Marginalized End-Users of Power), RA 10152 (Mandatory Basic Immunization Services for Infants and Children) RA 10153 (Synchronization of the Armm Elections with the National and Local Elections), RA 10154 (Early Release of Retirement Pay of Government Employees), RA 10155 (General Appropriations Act of 2012), RA 10156 (Conferment of Civil Service Eligibility to Members of the Sangguniang Bayan), and RA 10157 (Kindergarten Education Act).
Two other bills are pending in the conference committee, Department of Information and Communications Technology and Ethnic Discrimination.
Nine bills were sent to the House of Representatives for concurrence – Senate Bill 789 or Additional Benefits and Protection for Househelpers, SB 429 or the Discrimination Against Women, SB 480 or Replacing the Term “Spouse of Age” with “Either Spouse”, SB 1052 amending the Family Code (Divorced Obtained Abroad), SB 2796 or the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2011, SB 2811 or the People’s Survival Fund (Climate Change), SB 2817 or the Involuntary Disappearance Act, SB 2875 or the Security of Tenure of Casual/Contractual Employees of the Government and SB 2965 or the Data Privacy Act.
The Senate will resume its third regular session on July 23 when senators will proceed to the House of Representatives for a joint session of Congress to hear President Aquino deliver his State of the Nation Address.
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/local-news/2012/06/10/senate-satisfied-bills-passed-despite-impeachment-trial-226144
Camping is one of the popular outdoor activities that take place in Clearwater Resort which is generally regarded as one of the best hotels in Clark Philippines. Here in this popular resort in Pampanga there is a safe and clean campsite that comes also with a private campfire ground for a complete camping experience outside of Manila. Guests and families camping at this private resort in Pampanga often enjoy outdoor facilities by the lake, the beach and picnic grounds also. Clearwater Resort is considered by schools, event organizers and social groups as one of the best campsites in the Philippines.
Private resort near Manila is highly recommended for families with children to relax and unwind. This hotel in Clark is a frequently visited place for family bonding also.
This private resort in Pampanga is a popular beach hotel in North Luzon for company outings, team building and family retreats also. It is one of the few private places where guests can enjoy a stress free lifestyle in a tranquil and peaceful environment that offers a calming effect for those visitors from Manila stressed out from work. Clearwater is one of the best hotels in Clark. This resort in Pampanga is a very popular venue for rest and relaxation especially for golfers after a round of golf at one of the best golf courses near Manila. Clark is home to some of the best golf courses in Pampanga and guests staying in one of the good resorts in Clark can make arrangements to have a round of golf nearby.
Residents of Manila travel out of town to the north in search for nice private resort in Pampanga. Highly recommended lodging in Clark Philippines, Lake House at Clearwater Resort. These rooms offer a beautiful view of the famous lake in Clark Philippines, a peaceful and tranquil ambience that supports a leisure lifestyle with no stress and abundant calming effects that visitors from Manila stressed out from work really prefer.
Residents of Manila and other crowded cities in Pampanga like Angeles City and San Fernando travel to Clark to enjoy a peaceful day in Clearwater Resort and Country Club for their birthdays. Here in this well known resort in Pampanga, families and friends gather to celebrate a birthday while relaxing and enjoying a stress-free day in the outdoors, by the lake or among the large trees in the picnic grounds of this popular hotel in Clark Pampanga. Parents and adults are not the only ones who enjoy the clean and safe outdoor facilities of this highly recommended resort in Clark Pampanga. Children have fun with the outdoor facilities, the beach, the water sports, the kayak and rowboats and also the bikes and air-soft guns too. Here in this peaceful lake and beach resort in Pampanga, guests enjoy a memorable day while attending a birthday celebration.
A good treat for holidays and a good place to unwind in the Philippines can be a trip to Clark Pampanga. Visitors to Angeles City and Clark Subic can unwind and relax in the best resort in Pampanga Clearwater in Clark Philippines, a frequently visited hotel near Angeles City where kids can enjoy themselves playing in the safe and clean outdoor facilities. Tourists looking for a place to go in Pampanga and holiday destinations in the Philippines highly recommend a day trip to this private resort in Clark Pampanga Philippines, the best hotel in Clark, a place with beautiful and peaceful ambience where guests can relax and unwind in safety. Clearwater is generally regarded as the best hotel in Clark Pampanga and tourists traveling with children cannot agree with this more, as kids really love the safe and clean outdoor facilities of this private resort in Pampanga. Manila residents, local and foreign tourists visiting Pampanga Angeles City Clark Philippines frequently visit the famous lake of Clark Freeport to enjoy the peace and quiet outdoor facilities of this resort in Angeles City Clark Subic. Families with children organize reunion and retreat in the famous Clearwater Resort and Country Club, well recognized as the best hotel in Pampanga and a good deluxe resort to enjoy outdoor activities in a safe and secured place inside Clark Philippines.
Quiet place for rest and relaxation near Manila, in Subic, Angeles City Pampanga and Clark Philippines is something that residents of Manila travelling to the north for a short getaway are looking for. Golf is one of the most popular sports in Clark Philippines because here one can find some of the best golf courses in Pampanga.
Many visitors travelling to Clark for a short getaway from Manila to unwind and relax away from the city are pleasantly surprised to find a nice beach with white sand in Pampanga. A number of weddings took place around this area which is called the Discovery Cove of Clearwater Resort. Beach ceremony takes place on the white sand and the outdoor garden reception is held for 100 to 500 in the lawn areas just meters away.
A small swimming pool and a swimming lagoon are attached to the beach. Together, these swim spots make for a complete day in the waters for all members of a family. Near the beach and pools are the Lakeside Lodges which are among the highly recommended lodgings and hotel accommodation in Clearwater Resort. Visitors to Angeles City, Pampanga, Clark Philippines frequently visit this resort to enjoy the beach and swimming pools. Many spend the night to enjoy the ambience of the resort some more. Clearwater is well regarded among frequent visitors to Clark as one of the best resorts in Pampanga.
For inquiries and bookings, Please click here to contact Clearwater Resort for inquiries and reservations now
Clearwater Resort and Country Club, Clark Pampanga
Creekside Road near Centennial Expo,
Clark Freeport, Pampanga Philippines 2023
(045) 889-5151 0917-520-4403 0922-870-5177
Joanne or Jeremy or Loydha
Getting to this lake and beach resort in Pampanga Angeles City Clark Philippines
After entering Clark Freeport from Dau and Angeles City, proceed straight along the main highway MA Roxas, passing the stand-along wine shop called Clark Wine Center on the right, continue to bear right making no turns at all, go past Mimosa Leisure Estate on the opposite side of the road, one will hit a major intersection. Go straight and the road becomes Creekside Road. YATS Clearwater Resort and Country Club is on the right just 200m down.
http://www.ClearwaterPhilippines.com
Manila Sales Office
3003C East Tower, Phil Stock Exchange Center,
Exchange Rd Ortigas Metro Manila, Philippines 1605
(632) 637-5019 0917-520-4393 Rea or Chay
Email: Inquiry@ClearwaterPhilippines.com
Please click here to contact Clearwater Resort to reserve a venue for your upcoming event now
Wedding couples looking for wedding reception venues and beach wedding venues can log on to this Philippines Wedding Venue web site for free information and assistance:
http://www.PhilippinesWeddingVenue.com
While in Clark, it might be a good idea to enjoy an evening of wine-and-dine in the fine dining Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar that features an award winning 2700-line wine list. It is located in Mimosa Leisure Estate of Clark Freeport Zone. For more information, visit http://www.YatsRestaurant.com
YATS Leisure Philippines is a developer and operator of clubs, resorts and high-class restaurants and wine shops in Clark Angeles Philippines http://www.YatsLeisure.com
While in Clark, one might as well add to the itinerary a visit to the famous Clark Wine Center, the largest wine shop in Philippines which offers over 2000 selections of fine vintage wine from all wine regions, vintages spanning over 50 years covering all price ranges.
http://www.ClarkWineCenter.com
Looking for famous tourists spots, places to visit and see, relax and unwind in Clark, Pampanga, Philippines? You may want to check out these sites also:
http://www.HotelClarkPhilippines.com
http://www.ClarkPhilippines.com
http://www.YatsWineCellars.com
For jobs and business investment opportunities in the Philippines please visit http://www.yilp.com
Hot Line for what’s happening in Clark: 045 889-5151 or 0927-940-2669 ask for Loydha
0915-542-6250 (Jeramie)
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